Chapter 443 Angel Investment from France
Getting off the carriage, Cassani looked up at the palace supported by white marble columns. The triangular gables were covered with angels, saints, volcanoes and Stone sculpture of vines.
Here is the Apati Palace, the residence of the former Speaker, and the Uffizi Palace in Megdi, which are known as the two architectural pearls of Rapids City.
Cassani couldn't help but curled his lips.
Qianhe River Valley is covered with straight lines and is as old-fashioned as buildings before the Hundred Years War. As an old Huaqiu City resident, he has seen too many.
In his hometown of the royal capital of France, more free-spirited designs of domes, curves, spirals and ovals have emerged. If a building like this is placed in France, it will be laughed at by others.
"Mr. Cassani, I seem to hear a banging sound." Gigannon stepped on the low stool and jumped off the carriage, but did not react at all to the building in front of him. Instead, he said worriedly .
"What are you afraid of? They are just those night watchmen who beat people with black iron pipes."
Thinking of those lame night watchmen wearing spiked helmets and firing stone bullets, Gigannon couldn't help but He didn't admit that even though he was lame on one leg, when facing robbers and thieves, he could move much faster than the four-legged security knights of the capital.
He still remembered that in the central block of Huaqiu City last year, a vigilante watched him being robbed by men without pants from five meters away, and ended up having afternoon tea slowly.
Only when Cassani walked over and asked him did he stand up, pretend to mount a horse and pursue for a while.
But in terms of public security, the neighborhood where the Uffizi Palace in Rapides is located is definitely better than any other neighborhood in France.
After the other two French businessmen came down, the four of them stood up again, with Cassani standing in the second position, closely behind Giganon.
Although Cassani was only a small trainee notary, he was authorized by the French Council to serve as the recording officer in this secret contact with the Salvation Army.
“This way please.”
Led by several attendants, the four of them walked through the steps and saw the legendary grandson under the painted dome.
However, Cassani was slightly disappointed. He originally thought that the hero who led tens of thousands of farmers to defeat the Order Company would be a "noble barbarian", the kind of hero with heroic temperament and noble moral character but little culture.
But that doesn’t match up with the young man in front of me who is slightly shorter, slightly darker, but full of bookishness and even a bit frivolous.
Qianhe River Valley is also deserted.
After several people were introduced one by one and exchanged awkward greetings, they sat down one by one under the leadership of Catherine and the attendants.
The food on the table was quickly served. In view of Horn's frugal requirements, this external banquet was considered grand, but for these French people who are not tired of fine food, it was just the level of a middle-class family.
Considering the Salvation Army’s background, they didn’t say much, they just ate vegetables mechanically while sweating profusely under the gaze of the two witches.
On the other hand, Cassani was more relaxed, drinking heavily and eating meat, and soon his stomach was full.
Horn usually leads by example and eats simple meals at work. This time he finally got a good meal, and of course he had to eat it big.
In the first half of this banquet, the two people who should talk about business the most were eating and drinking, and delayed talking about business.
"Mr. Cassani, you seem to have been looking at my two female companions?" Without any pope's airs, Horn raised the silver wine glass in his hand towards Cassani.
"This is also the first time I've seen a saint." Raising his glass in reply, Cassani paused cleverly, "Usually I've only seen the witch at the stake in France. , this is the first time I have seen a talking saint.”
“Do you hate witches?”
“They can bring witch disease to others. This is really annoying to me. I don’t deny it.
But that was not their intention after all. I was equally sad to see the beautiful young faces being swallowed up by the flames. "Cassani has taken etiquette classes seriously, and his expressions and movements are spotless.
"The Holy Father will forgive the enemy three times. I think if the witch is given a chance, she may not be unwilling to convert to the Faith of the Holy Lord." Horn smiled and put a piece of steak into his mouth.
Seeing that Cassani wanted to speak again, Giganon interrupted him. After all, this was a sensitive topic, and there were two witches on the table.
If you make them angry, this meal might be your last.
Wiping the grease stains from his mouth with a napkin, Giganon sat upright and finally mustered up the courage to bring the topic to the topic.
“France and Laia have always been friendly countries with hundreds of years of historical friendship. As an opposition force in the Kingdom of Laia, logically speaking, we should not have contact with you.< br>
However, your pursuit of freedom and justice has deeply infected some of our scholars and nobles in France. We hope that we can lend a helping hand to you. "
After Gigannon said these words, Horn was still drinking cream of mushroom soup slowly. It felt like he heard what he said, but also felt like he didn't. He glanced next to him and touched his stomach. Kassani yawned, Gigannon braced himself and continued:
"To be honest with you, we have no right to evaluate the actions of the Laians, but we have no right to evaluate their crimes in the Thousand River Valley. I heard about it, it’s really appalling.
I dare say that if Qianhe River Valley was under the rule of the French Church, I am sure that things like the blue-blooded orphans would never happen.
You know, everyone loves Grandivar, Grandivar supports everyone, and he will not leave those poor orphans alone. ”
“Bang. "Jeanna, who had her arms folded across her chest, snorted disdainfully.
"It seems that Miss Jeanna has a little prejudice against the French. "After taking a sip of sober black tea, Cassani cheered up and smiled frivolously at Jeanne.
"Since you sympathize with us, why don't you just send troops? " Jeanne glared at him and asked.
Cassani smiled and shook his head: "The territory of the Kingdom of France is twice that of Leia, the poor creature in the cracks. If troops are sent for everything, then one hundred thousand troops will Can't even bear it.
Besides, we French people are naturally peace-loving. If a problem can be solved without bloodshed, we should never resort to bloodshed to solve it. ”
“I’m going to have a drink for this. "Horn raised the wine glass in his hand and clinked the glasses with Cassani.
Cassani was very pleased and grinned at Horn, who tasted as good as his own food. Apart from anything else, this young man The Pope is much better than the nagging Grandivar.
If Cassani could vote in the Pope's election, then Cassani would definitely vote for Horn. < br>
“For the sake of the Holy Lord, let’s not go around in circles and play charades, I’ll just tell the truth. ”
Cassani rinsed his mouth with red wine: "Your Excellency Loenzo wants to cause some trouble for the Leians, and he doesn't mind paying to see the Leians embarrassed, especially Prince Condai.
In our case According to the prediction, the Qianhe River Valley will definitely be divided by three parties in the future. Our council think tank even gave an analysis that the Qianhe River Valley will be divided.
Behind Prince Condai is a Leian, Mo Li. There are Norns behind Yati, who are behind you? They can’t protect themselves!”
“Can’t we establish an independent country? ?" Jeanne interrupted again.
"Hahahaha." Cassani laughed. After all, this witch was born as a village girl, so she didn't know the twists and turns behind it.
The empire's tens of millions of square kilometers of territory with a population of hundreds of millions are either directly controlled by the three kingdoms and the church, or indirectly controlled.
All forces that escape control will be attacked by the entire empire. They will never allow any territory of the empire to break away from the empire. This is an unspoken rule.
As for Black Snake Bay being independent, that would be too funny.
They only exist because the empire needs them to exist, and there is even a flesh and blood royal court behind Black Snake Bay. They do not exist independently.
“It is not unheard of in the history of the empire for rebels to occupy a place.
Let me tell you a secret. The Blue Peak family sitting on the throne of Leia in Changsong City lied about being a descendant of the three-headed horse family.
But did you know? Their first-generation ancestor was the leader of the peasant uprising who proclaimed himself king during the Great Imperial War. Didn't he later become a distinguished imperial earl?
The number of countries that can become independent within the empire, IMHO, is zero so far.
I cannot deny that it may happen in the future, but I don’t think it will happen in the sixty years I have been alive. "
"Can I ask, why should we choose you instead of the Norns? "Catherine stirred the black tea in the porcelain cup with a teaspoon and smiled lightly, making it difficult to tell what she was thinking.
"We allowed the Shermatdi Peasant Republic to open up the land in the south, and the Governor's Company of the Sealand Islands. Our vassals and territories are all kinds of strange things.
We in France are the most advanced and civilized in the entire empire. , the most open, tolerant, and relaxed kingdom
It is impossible for Leia and Norn to accept a so-called small kingdom that elects a pope, but we, France, can. As long as you claim to be a bishop, we will not accept it. Do you mind being the pope behind closed doors?"
Horn listened for a long time before asking: "But what good will this do to you?"
"Of course, we want to weaken Lai. Asians, take back the windmill land." Cassani raised his last finger, "The most important thing is that we need your market. No matter what agreement we decide on in the future, mutual market opening and unified tariffs will always be the first priority. ”
"Your Majesty, what do you think?" Giganon stared at Horn with burning eyes.
(End of this chapter)